Chapter 387

Chapter 387: Winning the Resurrection Match

The fiery red wings were stunningly vibrant, slicing through the sky.

A graceful figure exuded a sacred and supreme aura, as if a goddess from the Nine Heavens had descended to the mortal realm.

Flames accompanied the figure, leaving a long trail of fiery light in the void, blurring reality where she passed.

Yes, she was the Vermilion Bird!

Ever since the Vermilion Bird’s rebirth, the Darkness Origin had activated the bloodline of this sacred beast from the Four Spirits of Heaven. Even though she could only be reborn in the First Heaven, her ascent to the upper realms was an astonishingly swift affair.

Because the Vermilion Bird’s bloodline was simply too powerful.

The Four Spirits of Heaven were the strongest beings under the Heavenly Dao; once their bloodlines awakened, no other divine beast could hold a candle to them.

She had heard from others about the drama between Yue Hongling and Bai Qiulan, and how Lu Ye’s identity had been exposed.

She found it hard to believe—how did it turn out like this?

Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling had the best relationship among the eight of them; after all, they were master and disciple, and Bai Qiulan had always treated Yue Hongling well.

So well, in fact, that the Vermilion Bird felt a twinge of envy.

Not to mention their bed matters; Bai Qiulan was quite shy, always refusing to join in when others were around.

Lu Ye’s requests didn’t matter at all.

However, if Yue Hongling really couldn’t resist and sought Bai Qiulan’s help, Bai Qiulan simply couldn’t turn her away, and they would end up fighting with Lu Ye.

This incident alone showed how close they were.

Yet now things had devolved to such a state—it truly stirred one’s feelings of regret.

This shouldn’t have happened, really shouldn’t.

The Vermilion Bird’s purpose in seeking out Yue Hongling was that she had a way to help restore the half of her soul that had been completely incinerated.

Using her soul as the Vermilion Bird.

She had already paid the price for her foolishness, and her impulsive face was now laid bare before Lu Ye.

She no longer had the face to ask for Lu Ye’s forgiveness.

But Yue Hongling was different; she must have genuinely realized her mistake.

Moreover, she learned from others that Lu Ye had originally been inclined to forgive both Yue Hongling and Bai Qiulan, but the ugly truths about them had left him utterly disappointed, which is why he didn’t.

The Vermilion Bird thought long and hard.

She didn’t dare accompany Lu Ye; An Li was long gone on a path leading to ruin.

Bai Qiulan, Jiang Die, and Chu Ling had all entered the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Yin Qingcheng was a madwoman; if she followed Lu Ye, he would surely be dragged back into hell.

That left only Yue Hongling and Shangguan Huanling.

Shangguan Huanling…

The current situation of Shangguan Huanling was a mystery, but she still needed to find them first.

They were very well-hidden, and the Vermilion Bird couldn’t track them down immediately.

However, she soon got word that Shangguan Huanling had made another public appearance, selling the Celestial Silkworm Transformation.

So, the Vermilion Bird quickly rushed over.

Just as Shangguan Huanling was about to close up shop, the Vermilion Bird called out to her.

“Huanling!”

Blood-red light suddenly enveloped Shangguan Huanling, looking as though she was ready to bolt at any moment.

“It’s me, the Vermilion Bird!”

Shangguan Huanling turned around sharply.

The Vermilion Bird stood there gracefully, not having changed in the slightest.

“Vermilion Bird!”

Shangguan Huanling let out a cheer and quickly flew over for a big hug.

“Vermilion Bird, I thought you were dead!” Shangguan Huanling was overjoyed, genuinely happy.

After all, besides Bai Qiulan, the second person who had treated her well in her past life was the Vermilion Bird. Seeing her again made her really glad.

“I came back for some reason; after all, I’m one of the Four Spirits of Heaven. Huanling, why are you always so reckless? Aren’t you afraid I might be an imposter?” the Vermilion Bird said helplessly.

“Ah! Right!”

Shangguan Huanling immediately stepped back from her.

The Vermilion Bird couldn’t help but be amused.

“You’re distancing yourself again? If I weren’t the Vermilion Bird, I would’ve attacked you already instead of voluntarily warning you about being a possible disguise.”

Shangguan Huanling thought it over and couldn’t help but chuckle, “I’m a little slow on the uptake, but I promise I’ll be better next time!”

The Vermilion Bird smiled as she looked at Shangguan Huanling, feeling a hint of envy.

Out of all of them, it seemed only Shangguan Huanling could still show such a carefree smile.

How wonderful!

But it also strengthened the Vermilion Bird’s resolve to save Yue Hongling.

If Shangguan Huanling ended up following Lu Ye, he might never dare to have children, fearing they’d inherit such traits!

“So, you’re with Hongling now, right?” the Vermilion Bird asked.

“Yeah, it’s tough for Hongling right now. Her soul is missing, and she often falls into a state of madness. We just don’t know what to do,” Shangguan Huanling’s mood darkened slightly.

“No worries, just take me to see Hongling; I have a way to save her,” the Vermilion Bird declared.

“Huh? You have a way?” Shangguan Huanling asked in surprise.

The Vermilion Bird nodded.

“Alright, alright, let’s go back now! You have no idea; Hongling is so much more foolish than I am now. Once you see her, you’ll never call me silly again!”

The two set off together.

“Are you practicing the Emotion Dao now?” the Vermilion Bird asked.

“Yep! My understanding of the Emotion Dao has deepened significantly, and it’s getting deeper every day. Lu Ye hasn’t come to see me; if he did, he’d be really moved,” Shangguan Huanling said proudly and confidently.

The Vermilion Bird nodded, “Isn’t it the case that the more Lu Ye doesn’t see you, the stronger your Emotion Dao becomes?”

“Hmm?”

Shangguan Huanling hadn’t really thought about that.

“It’s not like that; I still love him so much even when I can’t find him. If he’s willing to accept me again, my Emotion Dao and I could soar to the heavens!”

The Vermilion Bird?

“How do you plan to soar?”

She could understand the Emotion Dao flight, but how could Shangguan Huanling?

Shangguan Huanling couldn’t help but show a playful smile.

“I’ve been so long without being close to Lu Ye, and during this time, I dream about him every night—it’s always scenes from our past lives. Just a few days ago, I even dreamed about that time we were together.”

The Vermilion Bird…6!

While others were on the brink of death, you’re just here dreaming away. I really don’t know if you’re heartless or…well, fine, I guess you really are just plain silly!

But the Vermilion Bird had died once, and after experiencing the impact of Reincarnation Obsession, she saw many lives weighed down by desires.

There were many people!

So many people!

Yearning but never obtaining, obtaining but never loving!

Just like Shangguan Huanling now, who had truly lost Lu Ye, but her feelings for him grew day by day.

Yet if she did truly get back together with Lu Ye—what about ten years from now?

Would her Emotion Dao still collapse then?

It wasn’t just a possibility; it was highly likely.

Because Shangguan Huanling already had a history, and she hadn’t truly grasped what her mistakes were.

This was Shangguan Huanling’s biggest problem.